Chapter 18, Problem 14ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nuclear equation for the given illustration is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In radioactive decay, each and every element is referred as nuclide. It is represented by specific atomic notation. In atomic notation, every element is represented by its symbol followed by superscript and subscript. The superscript referred to as number of protons and neutrons which is known as its mass number. The subscript is referred to as the number of protons which is known as its atomic number. For example an element $\text{X}$ is represented in terms of mass number $\text{A}$ and atomic number $\text{Z}$ as ${}_{\text{Z}}^{\text{A}}\text{X}$.